National Hockey

PITTSBURGH — Kris Letang tied Hall of Famer Paul Coffey's franchise record for career goals by a defenceman , Matt Murray stopped 33 shots and the Pittsburgh Penguins held off the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Wednesday night.

Nathan MacKinnon doesn't really notice when the minutes begin to creep up. The Colorado Avalanche centre is too invested in the moment — usually one where he's either trying to help his team get even or push ahead in a tight contest.

NEW YORK — Barclays Center is newer, sleeker and has the better food options. Nassau Coliseum has the history.

NEW YORK — Anthony Stolarz was unbeatable during his first NHL game in six weeks.

BOSTON — A pair of Connors helped the Winnipeg Jets avoid their first three-game losing streak of the season.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A long midseason break apparently was just what Conor Sheary needed. Coming back from a bye week followed by the All-Star weekend, the Buffalo Sabres forward was ready, ending an 11-game goal drought with the winner Tuesday night.

BOSTON — Kyle Connor scored back-to-back goals 34 seconds apart in the third period and delivered the only goal in a shootout to lift the Winnipeg Jets over the Boston Bruins 4-3 on Tuesday night.

NASHVILLE — Predators forward Austin Watson, who began this season on suspension, has been suspended again as part of the NHL's substance abuse program.

TORONTO — Denny Lambert remembers plenty about a young Jake Muzzin. There was his size, skill, leadership and an unwavering determination to better himself as a hockey player.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Wild and backup goalie Alex Stalock have agreed to terms on a three-year, $2.355 million contract extension.